2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE
8
AIR BAGS
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
Total complaints23

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The entire dashboard from driver's side to passenger side as well as from the front where it meets the windshield to where it wraps over and connects to entire panel facing the front seats is warping and pulling away from everything it is suppose to help hold into place. It is now rising above the…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2016-04-25

“The entire dashboard from driver's side to passenger side as well as from the front where it meets the windshield to where it wraps over and connects to entire panel facing the front seats is warping and pulling away from everything it is suppose to help hold into place. It is now rising above the…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2016-04-25

“Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge stratus coupe. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v338000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2015-06-02

“Same dash warping problem as many others have posted. Not holding my breath for a replacement though. *tr”

STRUCTURE · reported 2013-07-01

“Same dash warping problem as many others. I suspect this it is more widespread than what you see here. I'm concerned that the warping could affect air bag deployment.”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2010-01-01

“I own a 2003 dodge stratus coupe(engineered by mitsubishi) and my clear coat has started to fade leaving white spots on the top of my car right behind the sunroof. It has also started to fade on the trunk of my vehicle as well. This issue only seems to ba happening to the cars manufactured with…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2009-03-11

“I own a 2003 dodge stratus coupe in which the dashboard is warping and coming a loose. I purchased this car used in 2008 in great condition, however after owning it for a few months the dashboard started pulling away from the speedometer, the air condition vents and other places on the board. Just…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2009-03-02

“Dash vinyl is separating or peeling off at the defrost vent from the dash. No known way to fix it. Will need replaced with a better design. *tr”

STRUCTURE · reported 2008-12-06
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2003 Dodge Stratus Coupe as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.